For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 17,184 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX are Juvenile Detention Center, Robert R Vela High School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78540, TX Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Grades: 7-11
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Grades: 8-12
| 2,190 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #44.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,694 students
Rank: #55.
B L Garza Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #66.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Elias Longoria Sr Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #88.
Edinburg High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E Wisconsin
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Grades: 8-12
| 2,437 students
Rank: #99.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3105 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #1010.
Francisco Barrientes Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Ebony
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Grades: 6-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1111.
Economedes High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Grades: 8-12
| 2,703 students
Rank: #1212.
Betty Harwell Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9207 N Avila Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,379 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
78540, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78540, TX include Juvenile Detention Center, Robert R Vela High School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78540, TX?
13 public middle schools are located in 78540, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540, TX?
78540, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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